Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 55yo Man | Cardiology | SMLE Q#16591
SMLE Question #16591
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Objective: OBJ-163
Last updated: February 2026
A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia is taking the maximum tolerated dose of a high-intensity statin. He has no history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and reports good adherence to medications and lifestyle measures. His fasting lipid profile is shown. What is the most appropriate next step in management to further reduce his cardiovascular risk?
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